SEAL WALKS ON LONG ISLAND

Seal Walks on Long Island

For those who are lovers of seals and enjoy a nice, invigorating walk, then a trip to Montauk Point State Park to engage in a seal walk might just be the perfect day. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) leads these seal walks at various points in time from December to May. Registering for a walk of this type is a great way to view seals in their natural environment and learn more about the seals, their habitat and conservation methods for helping to preserve the environment for them.

About The Seals on Long Island

There are five types of seals which currently call the Long Island area their home. These include the harbor seal, grey seal, hooded seal, harp seal and ringed seal. The most common seal on Long Island shores is the harbor seal and the other four varieties are rarely ever seen in this area but do make appearances every once in awhile. Harbor seal appearances have increased greatly in the past few years and are now common at certain times throughout the year.

CRESLI Guided Walks

CRESLI sponsors these seal walks in order to educate individuals about the importance of seals and provide ways in which the general population can help to preserve these beautiful animals. The seal walks consist of approximately a 3-mile walk roundtrip and the whole tour lasts about 3 hours. This is a great tour to take not only for adults but for children as well. It is recommended that participants dress for the weather (warm clothing, waterproof or extra shoes, etc.) and try to wear muted clothing. CRESLI accepts voluntary contributions of around $5 per person which enables the organization to continue with their seal research efforts. This is such a reasonable cost for a fascinating guided tour such as this one and the contribution is going to an extremely important cause.

About CRESLI

CRESLI was formed in 1996 by a collective group of experts who specialized in a wide variety of fields such as environmental sciences, education and conservation and marine mammal science. The purpose for organizing CRESLI was to promote the research, education and conservation of coastal ecosystems.

The seal walks hosted by CRESLI are a wonderful way to spend the day in the presence of these beautiful marine mammals and learn fascinating information about these wonderful creatures. More information regarding the seal walks can be found on the CRESLI website at: www.cresli.org

Laura Rupert
December 26, 2005 6:46 AM Eastern

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